Data Journalist - Policy & Economy

Data Journalist – Policy & Economy
Location – New Delhi | Full-time | In-Office Role
About the Role
We are looking for a curious and analytical Data Journalist – Policy & Economy who can turn complex economic, government, and policy data into compelling stories that inform and engage our audience.
You will be required to identify stories hidden in datasets, analyse government and economic data, track the impact of policies on industries and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and develop data-driven stories on the economy, public policy, government programmes, and their impact on citizens and businesses.
Source, clean, and analyse data from government portals, think tanks, international agencies, and open datasets to uncover patterns and insights, interpreting them into articles and explainer videos
Explore and suggest innovative formats like scrollytelling, interactive dashboards, and long-form data explainers to enrich The Secretariat’s digital storytelling
Monitor trends in data journalism, open data policies, and new tech tools to continuously upgrade skills and suggest editorial opportunities
Analyse government budgets, expenditure data, policy announcements, parliamentary data, regulatory changes, and government schemes to identify trends and newsworthy insights.
Examine the implementation and outcomes of public policies and government programmes using available datasets and independent research.
Analyse datasets from government departments, regulators, statistical agencies, international institutions, research organisations, and other credible sources.
Conduct rigorous fact-checking, source verification, and methodological checks before publication.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
2–5 years of experience in journalism, data journalism, economic reporting, policy research, analytics, or a related field.

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